In this post, I mentioned that I had a special connection to Fort McHenry (LSD-43) and that I would get back to you later to elaborate.
Well now is the time. As it turns out, the skipper of Fort McHenry at the time was my very own brother. He just recently turned over command after a very successful 18-month tour and is en route to his next assignment; Executive Officer of the Navy's Surface Warfare Officer School at Newport, RI.
There is a pretty good idea as to why the sailors in question passed away. No foul play was involved but since I do not have all the details, I will not elaborate. Regardless, our thoughts and prayers still go out to their families.
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